Enterobius Flashcards
Enterobius’ defining characteristic; lateral expansion of anterior portion/head
Cephalic alae
Enterobius belongs to family __
Oxyuridae
Which is false? A. Enterobius is directly transmitted B. Mouth has three retractile lips C. Rhabditiform larva has esophageal bulb D. Rhabditiform larva has cephalic alae
D. Rhabditiform larva has cephalic alae
None hehe
Infective stage of Enterobius
Embryonated egg; 4-6hours outside host
Diagnostic stage of Enterobius
Eggs in perianal folds
False about Enterobius egg
A. Has reticular structure of chitinous microfibrils with granules of larva
B. Outer shell layer: triple albuminous covering (mech prot)
C. Inner shell layer: lipoidal membrane (chem prot)
D.absolute isopropyl alcohol can kill egg in 30 mins
D.
Ethyl dapat
Primary diagnosis method for Enterobiasis
Scotch adhesive tape swab
Cure may be considered only after ______ are all found to be negative
7 perianal smears using scotch tape swab method
Enterobiasis is more common in
A. Males
B. Females
C. Equal lang sila
B. Females